What Anime are you watching now?

[Eclipsed]

Episode 7 of Darkness so far.
 

Yami > Yui > Mikan > Lala > Oshizu > Run > Haruna > Momo + Nana (I bet y'all Momo fans be like 'Just wait till this asshole watches Darkness' )) > Magical Kyouko > Saki & friends > Mio + Risa > Mikado-sensei > whoever else I forgot to mention

 

Uhh

 

Yami > Momo > Mikan > Yui > Lala > Nana > Mea > Run > Oshizu > Haruna (why did she fall off so hard?) > rest

[Kosakyun]

 

I bet y'all Momo fans be like 'Just wait till this asshole watches Darkness' 

Yami > Momo > Mikan > Yui > Lala > Nana > Mea > Run > Oshizu > Haruna (why did she fall off so hard?) > rest

 

Justice is served!

No one can resist Momo.

[Kawasumi]

Just started watching Monster Musume no Iru Nichijou.

 

Old harem cliché's but with monstergirls. 10/10.

 

Thats all. 

[Abyssal Monkey]

Episode 7 of Darkness so far.

 

 

Uhh

 

Yami > Momo > Mikan > Yui > Lala > Nana > Mea > Run > Oshizu > Haruna (why did she fall off so hard?) > rest

Uhh, why do rankings matter? It was written by Yabuki, so TITS. As for your question about why Haruna fell so hard, I found this today searching for how well TLR was adapted. 

The other thing I found that really interested me is how Yabuki-san was pushing Haruna away, basically removing her from the manga towards the end because she was modeled after his ex-wife.

[Nosebleed]

Uhh, why do rankings matter? It was written by Yabuki, so TITS. As for your question about why Haruna fell so hard, I found this today searching for how well TLR was adapted. 

That's pretty interesting to know.

I would have never thought one would model a main heroine after their ex wife lol.

 

Imo Haruna is a really bad heroine when compared to the others for pretty simple reasons.

She literally has no traits other than being lovestruck with the protagonist and blushing at every single physical contact she has with him.

Granted, all TLR characters are generic tropes, but at the very least they have some sort of role they play in the story, namely the fact that they're aliens really helps bring out some uniqueness. And even other earthling heroines like Yui or Risa at least have more personality than Haruna does because they actually do something.

Haruna is literally the apogee of boredom, she's as dull as a rock and it's amazing Rito even likes her after all the girls he added to his harem.

But most importantly, she's a major hindrance to the harem project going forward.

 

These latest To Love-Ru Darkness chapters really torn me appart

On one hand, FUCKING FINALLY, THEY FUCKING KISSED, IT'S BEEN HUNDREDS OF CHAPTERS, WAS ABOUT DAMN FUCKING TIME.

But on the other hand, WHY DOES IT HAVE TO BE HARUNA!??!?!?

[Kosakyun]

Finished GJ-bu after stalling the last three episodes for so long.

I have to admit, I still felt sad with that ending.

Damn it, me.

 

Shion and Megumi are tied for my best girls.

[Joshua1207]

If anyone is interested, i'll be streaming this http://myanimelist.net/anime/14349/Little_Witch_Academia here   http://connectcast.tv/rahrah in about 5~ minutes or less

password for the stream is: cats

[Scars Unseen]

Just finished watching Love, Chuunibyou, and Other Delusions.  Pretty hilarious, and I think a good primer for people who find Okabe in Steins;Gate annoying(I have some friends who I can't get to watch past episode 4 for this reason).

[Kosakyun]

Watched Jinsei up to Episode 12. I don't like my last episode's version, so I'll be redownloading it.

Jinsei's really better than GJ-bu for me. Jinsei just has me laughing out loud.

 

Also watched 11 episodes of Bakuman S3 yesterday. I'm at Episode 21 now.

God I just love this show.

 

Started watching Hyperdimension Neptunia the Animation and Campione.

I'm at Episode 6 in Neptunia and Episode 2 in Campione.

God, Campione has attractive girls.

[Eclipsed]

Darkness 2nd

 

o shit i was spoiled by uncensored TLR all this time and so now all this censored business is like WTFF

[Nosebleed]

It was about a month ago that I started watching Aikatsu, and finally, 141 episodes later, I am all up to date.

 

After episode 100 and the cast changed, I definitely felt a decrease in enjoyment and appreciation for the show, but it took me a while to pinpoint the exact problems.

The major issue I see with the 3rd season is, as a whole, how the show went from being huge to being small once more, that change of pace is definitely hard to take in.

One striking change was DreAca's complete disappearance, I don't know why but Starlight stopped doing events together with Dream Academy, I think this was a really poor move. In exchange though, they introduced students from different prefectures, which was a nice concept but doesn't provide the same feel that two schools fighting each other did.

But that's only the bigger picture, Akari as a protagonist was definitely a not-so-great move, she's not very unique and definitely is overshadowed by the genki Ichigo.

Not only that but the feelings of friendship are much less present in comparison to the first 2 seasons. Aoi and Ichigo had this deep friendship vibe, but Akari and Sumire don't really talk much and are barely together.

Another major difference from the first 2 seasons is the lack of an end goal, or in the case of Aikatsu, an inspiration. In season 1 and 2, Ichigo aimed to be like Mizuki, but in season 3, Akari doesn't really have that sense of competition going for her, and while she does try hard to become a better idol, the show doesn't really make the viewer care for her journey as much. I feel as though if the anime had kept the "Die hard Ichigo fan" image for Akari's character, it would have worked out so much better, but I know what the franchise is trying to do, they want to get rid of Ichigo and the gang slowly so they can eventually completely replace them, and in these later episodes the old girls never appear.

And last but not least, the crazy Aikatsu kinda disappeared, there's no weird training methods, no rock climbing or marathon running, that's kind of a let down.

But the biggest offense I can point out was the big roller disappearing, that was literally the staple idol activity, yet they no longer use it (maybe some kids in Japan IRL were running themselves over with a big roller after watching the show )

 

But at the end of the day, it's not all negatives, while the show abruptly changes when entering its 3rd season, in the later 3rd season episodes it starts picking up some steam when they enter the 2nd year. The units in particular are pretty fun and bring that friendship vibe back a bit more.

Madoka in particular I think was a really fun addition to the cast.

While the show still kinda lacks an overall goal, it's clear in these later episodes that they're going for the unit thing once more, which I'm fine with, as long as the whole thing still feels like "friendship yay".

 

It was a big one month journey, and of course it's still on-going, but I don't regret it one bit, Aikatsu is without a doubt the superior idol show. Teeku

[Fred the Barber]

Watched a couple more episodes of The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan, and Haruhi's appearance starting in episode 3 increased my enjoyment of the show substantially.

 

I'm still on the fence about the way the show looks. In most ways, I think it looks better than the original series, but I do feel like some elements definitely suffered. I don't like the way Kyon looks - he's very bland now. For the dub, it seems Funimation got the whole voice cast from the original series back, which was definitely a good move, since the original had a very solid dub. The most important voices to me were Kyon and Haruhi - if they'd been different, I'm pretty sure it would've bugged me way more than the art style changes. It hardly matters with Nagato, interestingly. Her character is so different that I couldn't even be sure whether it was the same voice actor, whereas with the others I was immediately sure.

 

Episode four had a well-executed, gorgeous scene that really grabbed my attention. I didn't see it coming until the end of episode four, but I guess this show wants me to root for Nagato. My history with the Haruhi series means that Haruhi holds the exclusive keys to my heart, so I'm worried about whether I'll like where the show goes from here. The conflict it's setting up right now really isn't what I'm looking for, but I guess as long as I get to see more of Haruhi being Haruhi, I'll probably still enjoy things.

[Nosebleed]

Watched a couple more episodes of The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan, and Haruhi's appearance starting in episode 3 increased my enjoyment of the show substantially.

 

I'm still on the fence about the way the show looks. In most ways, I think it looks better than the original series, but I do feel like some elements definitely suffered. I don't like the way Kyon looks - he's very bland now. For the dub, it seems Funimation got the whole voice cast from the original series back, which was definitely a good move, since the original had a very solid dub. The most important voices to me were Kyon and Haruhi - if they'd been different, I'm pretty sure it would've bugged me way more than the art style changes. It hardly matters with Nagato, interestingly. Her character is so different that I couldn't even be sure whether it was the same voice actor, whereas with the others I was immediately sure.

 

Episode four had a well-executed, gorgeous scene that really grabbed my attention. I didn't see it coming until the end of episode four, but I guess this show wants me to root for Nagato. My history with the Haruhi series means that Haruhi holds the exclusive keys to my heart, so I'm worried about whether I'll like where the show goes from here. The conflict it's setting up right now really isn't what I'm looking for, but I guess as long as I get to see more of Haruhi being Haruhi, I'll probably still enjoy things.

[Kosakyun]

Finished Bakuman.

 

...Good lord. I loved it. It's sad that it finally ended, but everything ends at some point. I'm glad I decided to watch it.

It's one of my favorites. I'll probably fag about it for a while.

[Baka-Otaku]

At the moment I am re-watching Mahouka, Devil is a Part-timer, Psycho-Pass (Both Season's), and B Gata H Kei. I also plan to rewatch No Game No Life and a few others. As for anime I am not rewatching that would only be Love Live Season 2.

[Fred the Barber]

You're setting yourself up for disappointment then, Haruhi is really not the focus of the show and she kinda disappears in the most important parts of the story later down the line. This is after all a story about Nagato.

 

Figured as much, but it really can't be helped; Haruhi is pretty hard to surpass. I guess it's all on the show's shoulders to make me care about Nagato, then, because it's not doing a great job so far (even if the ED does jab at my heart a little bit every time).

[Kosakyun]

Finished Jinsei.

That was cute. It was nice entertainment.

 

Am watching Haiyore! Nyaruko-san, after stalling it for how many years. It's enjoyable, yeah.

[Yukiru]

It was about a month ago that I started watching Aikatsu, and finally, 141 episodes later, I am all up to date.

 

After episode 100 and the cast changed, I definitely felt a decrease in enjoyment and appreciation for the show, but it took me a while to pinpoint the exact problems.

The major issue I see with the 3rd season is, as a whole, how the show went from being huge to being small once more, that change of pace is definitely hard to take in.

One striking change was DreAca's complete disappearance, I don't know why but Starlight stopped doing events together with Dream Academy, I think this was a really poor move. In exchange though, they introduced students from different prefectures, which was a nice concept but doesn't provide the same feel that two schools fighting each other did.

But that's only the bigger picture, Akari as a protagonist was definitely a not-so-great move, she's not very unique and definitely is overshadowed by the genki Ichigo.

Not only that but the feelings of friendship are much less present in comparison to the first 2 seasons. Aoi and Ichigo had this deep friendship vibe, but Akari and Sumire don't really talk much and are barely together.

Another major difference from the first 2 seasons is the lack of an end goal, or in the case of Aikatsu, an inspiration. In season 1 and 2, Ichigo aimed to be like Mizuki, but in season 3, Akari doesn't really have that sense of competition going for her, and while she does try hard to become a better idol, the show doesn't really make the viewer care for her journey as much. I feel as though if the anime had kept the "Die hard Ichigo fan" image for Akari's character, it would have worked out so much better, but I know what the franchise is trying to do, they want to get rid of Ichigo and the gang slowly so they can eventually completely replace them, and in these later episodes the old girls never appear.

And last but not least, the crazy Aikatsu kinda disappeared, there's no weird training methods, no rock climbing or marathon running, that's kind of a let down.

But the biggest offense I can point out was the big roller disappearing, that was literally the staple idol activity, yet they no longer use it (maybe some kids in Japan IRL were running themselves over with a big roller after watching the show )

 

But at the end of the day, it's not all negatives, while the show abruptly changes when entering its 3rd season, in the later 3rd season episodes it starts picking up some steam when they enter the 2nd year. The units in particular are pretty fun and bring that friendship vibe back a bit more.

Madoka in particular I think was a really fun addition to the cast.

While the show still kinda lacks an overall goal, it's clear in these later episodes that they're going for the unit thing once more, which I'm fine with, as long as the whole thing still feels like "friendship yay".

 

It was a big one month journey, and of course it's still on-going, but I don't regret it one bit, Aikatsu is without a doubt the superior idol show. Teeku

Your post gave me the strengh to try it out.

 

Idol anime has always been my guilty pleasure, but with Aikatsu I don't think I'll get embarrassed of stating how much enjoyment I'm getting out of it.

 

I still have a long way to go, but I'm currently 50 episodes into the series.

[Nosebleed]

Finished watching the last Naruto movie.

What can say, no matter how poorly the main TV series is doing, one thing that's always hit the spot for me are the Naruto movies, especially the later ones.

This last movie though, god damn, it's every fan's dream come true.

I had already read the manga so i knew how things ended, but the movie takes place before the last manga chapter and after the great war, it fills in the gap of how Naruto and Hinata actually got together. I will admit the romance wasn't anything brilliant, the entire movie kinda pulls a damsel in distress ending too which is a shame because Hinata can definitely kick ass and could have been used more, BUT, all things considered, it was still a pretty damn feely movie (not as feely as Road to Ninja though, that one's the real tearjerker). The last shot before the credits, that scene alone made the entire Naruto journey worth it.

I still think the Naruto series is good if it weren't for the filler, and reading the manga and watching the movies definitely works out for me.

If you want a nice closing chapter to the Naruto series, this movie should mostly do the trick.

[Scars Unseen]

Just finished watching Nisekoi.  Man, what a difference between this an Ore Monogatari...  I don't know what Nisekoi actually means, but I strongly suspect that it's something along the lines of "Misunderstandings and Missed Opportunities:  The Animation."  

[Nosebleed]

Watching Haibane Renmei.

I am very intrigued to say the least. First episode had a nice fantasy vibe, i wonder what lies ahead, from the synopsis it looks like there'll be some mystery so can't wait to see that.

[Fred the Barber]

Watching Haibane Renmei.

I am very intrigued to say the least. First episode had a nice fantasy vibe, i wonder what lies ahead, from the synopsis it looks like there'll be some mystery so can't wait to see that.

 

<3 Haibane Renmei. I find it to be a very well-told story. Enjoy!

 

I finally got back to watching Shin Sekai Yori, but I'm still about 4 episodes in. I don't know why, but I find the show very hard to watch. I very much enjoy each episode, but I can only handle watching one episode at a time, whereas normally I can watch 2 or 3 episodes in a row easily. So, it looks like it's going to be a slow process...

[Kosakyun]

Still watching Nyaruko.

Nothing to say now, really.

Nyaruko and Kuuko are cuties though.

 

Started watching I Can't Understand What My Husband Is Saying!

Well, this is quite fast paced. It feels like you're chasing the show.

Nonetheless, it's enjoyable. Plastic Nee-san was better though.

 

Also started watching Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun.

I expect great things from Chiyo.

[Seth]

Finally finished the first 3 Gintama seasons and can now start watching the current one.

 

I also watched the movie Gintama: Kanketsu-hen - Yorozuya yo Eien Nare.

F*ck.

Best anime movie I´ve ever seen. Even the K-on! movie couldn´t keep up with it. It did perfectly what Gintama is known for. Great comedy, awesome characters, many feels and lots of dirty jokes.

My favourite moment:

THIS. EXPLAINS. EVERYTHING. 

[Nagito]

I'm watching a couple of the anime from the 2015 Summer lineup! Chaos Dragon, Gate, Rokka no Yuusha, Overlord, and Charlotte. They're all pretty great so far, but Overlord is the best one in my opinion. I absolutely love it and I wish the episodes came out quicker, lol. Possibly the best anime of this season, imo.

 

I'm also finishing up watching Shiki in between releases of episodes in those anime.